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469-471 Alvarado St

Noe Valley, SF 94114 3625029 2 units · 2 fl · 1902

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 469-471 Alvarado St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1902
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1902
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3625029
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Spackman Wendy & Mitchell T
Mailing address
6168 View Crest Dr Oakland CA 94619
Last sale
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469 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114
471 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 469-471 Alvarado Street in Noe Valley is a 2-story structure built in 1902, currently owned by Wendy and Mitchell T Spackman. The property has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements in recent years, including extensive plumbing work in 2024, with the installation of new 1-inch gas lines for both units and associated gas valves in the garage area, and a new water service installation from the right meter in 2022. Previous maintenance records show historical attention to the building's exterior, with a completed reroofing project in September 2012 costing $4,500.

The building's maintenance history includes two notable sewer-related incidents, with sewage backup issues documented in 2011 and 2021, both involving 4-inch sewer vents. More recently, there have been two parking-related complaints in 2024, one resulting in a citation issuance and another being dismissed due to incomplete reporting information. A street cleaning issue was reported and resolved in 2018, and a red curb request was filed in 2017 but received no response due to procedural closure after 60 days. While the property's recent plumbing upgrades suggest proactive maintenance, the historical sewer issues and recent parking complaints may be points of consideration for prospective tenants.

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Risk rating

How 469-471 Alvarado St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
68th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 601 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.4%
Moderate concern 10.0%
Severe concern 5.6%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

469-471 Alvarado St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2024
Plumbing Permit Aug 02
Work category: 1p; -install new (2) 1" gas line under ground for both units in same trench. new gas valves inside garage area
Complete
Plumbing PermitJul 31
Work category: 1p; -install new (2) 1" gas line under ground for both units in same trench. new gas valves inside garage area

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